BOSTON — Many will look at Tyler Seguin’s one-goal, one-assist performance in the Bruins’ 5-2 loss tonight to Tampa Bay and overreact by anointing him a permanent part of the team’s lineup.

At least publicly, the rookie wasn’t ready to do that after the Bruins fell behind, 1-0, in their Eastern Conference Final at TD Garden.

“I think it’s one game,” said Seguin, who was filling the lineup spot vacated by the injured Patrice Bergeron. “Right now I’m just thinking about if I get the opportunity, I’m just trying to contribute as much as I can and try to put up results for the boys and try to get wins.”

Seguin scored on his first NHL playoff shot after a deke on Mike Lundin that practically put the Tampa Bay defenseman in the balcony. But he contributed more than just the pretty goal and a garbage time assist on Johnny Boychuk’s score when the game was already decided.

The contact-averse Seguin was even credited with two hits. One came late in the second period on the forecheck against Lundin. It even rocked the glass and brought the Garden faithful to their feet.

“Yeah, I threw one in the corner, kind of my first shift in the second period, just to get back involved in the game just as quick as I can just in case I’m sitting on the bench for a while,” said Seguin.

After 11 games of watching the playoffs from the press box, Seguin said leading up to his postseason debut that he learned a lot. He showed that some of the lessons sunk in, even though he was also involved in a couple defensive breakdowns that led to Tampa Bay goals. He also coughed the puck up near the Bruins bench before Andrew Ference bailed him out with a diving poke check in the first period.

For the night, Seguin only got 11 shifts for a total of 9:38. He took just two shifts in the second period, but kept things in perspective.

“Yeah, it’s frustrating, but it’s a lot better than being up in the stands where you can’t contribute at all,” he said. “At least there I could be out with the boys and motivating everyone. Everyone was trying to keep their heads high that point. We were running into a lot of PKs and a lot of power plays and trying to get one there before the end of the second [period] but it didn’t work out.”

There’s no telling how much longer the Bruins will be without Bergeron or if Seguin did enough to earn a spot once the star center returns. At least for one night, Seguin seemed like he belonged and was a rare bright spot on a gloomy evening.

Seguin was one of our best players on the ice. Julien is a better coach than any of you are giving him credit for. They go down 3-0 and he correctly calls a time out. Then what happens? Seguin scores and our top two lines pin the Lightning in their own end, with the energy line mixed in to keep pressure on. Seguin’s line doesn’t pressure as well, they are all about run and gun without kelley, so Julien made the right choice. He tried to coach the game. He did a decent Job, but Boucher is also a great coach, and had the advantage when his team got the early lead. I also noticed that in the 3rd, Seguin was shifted onto the second line over Recchi. It’s hard to imagine that Julien has no confidence in the kid, but is sending him out as a part of the second line. Chill out on Claude, He’s been doing good so far, except for the power play. No idea why he wouldn’t put seguin out on the pp when “Jeremey Roenick was about to put his fist through the monitor watching the Bruins’ ‘Power play.'”

No use crucifying Kaberle. If he doesn’t pick it up, he’ll sign somewhere else.

Oh and that’s Charelli’s worst trade, period. I can’t think of another trade that didn’t result in some considerable upside from this. Remember, We had the #2, and #32 last year and have the #9 this year, as well as at least one pick in the first three rounds. Oh, and there are still some colts down on the farm that are about ready to see some use. He’s done a great job.

Garbage time assist when the game had already been decided? That is pretty harsh for a kid who’s never played in a playoff game before or even played in a any games for weeks. Costly mistakes that turn into chances for the other team? That sounds pretty similar to almost every winger on this Bruins team during these playoffs.

I think Julien is just tired of being second guessed by the media on the handling of Seguin-it is pretty clear Julien doesn’t trust him as far as he can throw him and probably hates the fact that he was forced to play him in place of Bergeron (not that he would want anyone hurt, but Seguin for Bergeron is not a good trade-and only an idiot would think it would be).

That said I think the one place Seguin can shine is on the PP or when there are slower or tired defensemen on the ice-Seguin has amazing speed and good puck skills, he just seems a little clueless when it comes to playing without the puck.

What I do think Seguin needs is time on a top 6 line-but that isn’t something that should happen in the play offs regularly (I know he got tossed out there for a couple of shifts after a power play with the second line). I think during the regular season next year he needs a few more chances to fail during the regular season when there isn’t as much on the line.

I still think in a series against Tampa Seguin brings more to the table than dressing somebody like Thornton. I think dressing Seguin for the PP would be a good idea (and he really can’t make the PP look any worse than it already does) and if they need a checking/energy line then they should double shift Marchand or even Recchi-both of whom I think could do the job, and Marchand could probably handle the extra minutes.

That will be a good decision to have to make, when and if that time comes. I wish we’d see more of him, but of course we have made it this far… it is hard to understand why they wouldn’t give him some PP time when A) the last time I remember the PP looking decent was when he was getting some chances on it and B) our PP currently is so horrible and really couldn’t be worse.

And what was the deal with CJ’s disgusted “no comment” remark when someone asked about that? Like he thought it was the most ridiculous idea on the planet to put the one hot offensive player on your team in the best position to score? I’ll admit I know less about hockey than him (or probably most of the people here), but that kind of seemed like a no-brainer to me.

Oh well, at least Seguin scored so I don’t have to read quite as much hate directed his way as in the past week.

Seguin is obviously going to sit, He got the points but he made some bad defensive plays as usual, But it was nice to see him after missing out of the lineup for awhile, Solid hit, solid offense. He is an over a point per game playoff player lol He looked better then when we last saw him, I wouldn’t say that he will crack the lineup but if he keeps improving his Defensive game and keeps up with what he can do now man will he be good …. next year

Honestly if Bergeron comes back I am sure Seguin goes back to the press box,. although against Tampa I think they should sit Thornton and use Seguin for the PP or other times for his offensive contributions. The kid has nice puck skills and honestly while he is a defensive liability last night most of the defensive screw ups were by actual defensemen not the forwards.

Kaberle’s giveaway behind the goal was awful and I sometimes think Kaberle panics a little when there is contact on the way.

I do think they can tweak things and come back better but I think it is also pretty clear without Bergeron they will be lucky to win a game or two-I am just not sure they can tweak the lines enough to provide much challenge to Tampa’s defense.

Oh yeah. I love the beard too. Jebediah Seguin. How about Cherry pointing out Geoff Ward trying to get some camera time. What was he saying to Seguin?
” See kid just like I taught you.” They should put the camera on him after yet another power play where the short handed team gets the best chance.

I don’t understand why Seguin isn’t getting power-play time either. Players don’t care if a guy earns his time. They want the best offensive players out there. Give them the best chance to win. Coach’s archaic feelings be damned.

It’s only one game guys. Given the long break and the talent diff gap, this one was predictable. Claude will use this one to get back in the us stuff :

6 guys supportive of one another on the ice at any given time. We need to see 3 or 4 black shirts onto the screen at one time more often.

Also, those dump-ins were careless. Use the crosswise length of the ice and let the puck die where the goal line meets with the board. Preferably 4 or 5 feet away from the board so the first guy in can play it on his first touch. They’re pros, they can do this easy.

Also, Looch should fight some more, only earlier. This guy is tensed and needs to let loose. Take the extra 2 I don’t care, it’s getting late for you Looch. It will be compelling for him and his Dressing Room.

I am always 50/50 on claude but basically he represents the same coaching style we have had for thirty years. Chiarelli is a joke of a GM only deals with teams he has worked for. I was really looking foward to Kaberle but his skills are not where they used to be. I would send Ryder, kaberle, Paille, and a zamboni driver to Montreal for Subban.

This was the worst coaching thus far in the playoffs, by any team. After the philly series Claude became clodd again. The momentum swingws with the kids goal and he rides the pine foe 15 f-ing minutes. Fire this imbecile, Please. Peverly, Ryder and kaberle are a joke. If the kid looses his spot instead of these nitwits fire the bum now. The Bruins were not ready for prime time. Being prepared is coaching. In his interview after the game he had the ya sure we were lacking effort response. What a dope.

Julien is such a bozo sometimes. Seguin scores on a great move and finish, and he doesn’t see the ice again for another 15 minutes (plus intermission) after he scores. Great call there Claude. He was the best player on the ice, despite only playing 9 + minutes.

Bruins missed Patrice tonight, got killed on face offs, Thomas was back to his Montreal series ways allowing 2 soft goals, and what else can one say about Ryder??? Yes I know he scored 2 goals in game 3 in MTL, but what else has he done in the playoffs? Answer: NOTHING. He’s playing his typical poor way of the last 2 years. Needs to be taken off the pp and replaced with Seguin.

Of course Julien will sit Seguin if Bergy is back and Lucic is not discplined. Julien has no clue about offensive talent. Seguin has more upside than anyone else and he plays five minutes in the first two periods. As a wing Seguin has little defensive responsibility and he showed tonight with a goal and an assist he can do more than anyone on this lineup with possible exceptions Bergeron and Krejci.

Derek, I don’t think they’ll ‘push’ Bergy to play on Tuesday. If he has the medical clearance and no symptoms that would be great. The B’s don’t want another Savard situation to occur.

Seguin’s goal was a beauty. Unfortunately, his line didn’t fare to well tonight.

At this point, I’m wondering if Kampfer can go in game 2? Kaberle looks like he’s playing to sabotage the B’s in these PO. Or am I thinking too much like ‘Jerry Fletcher’ in the movie “Conspiracy Theory” ?

Lucic just can’t throw that punch at the end of the game. That’s league reviewable!